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BETHPAGE, NY, June 26, 2014 - Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced
that it has expanded its Optimum TV lineup with the addition of Fight Network, the world's
premier combat sports channel, and FNTSY Sports Network, the first-ever channel dedicated
to fantasy sports. Cablevision is the first major U.S. cable TV provider to offer either channel.
Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports.
It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including mixed
martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, fight news
and analysis, as well as fight-themed drama, reality series, documentaries and feature films.
Fight Network's dynamic programming lineup includes live events from around the world,
extensive news coverage and expert analysis.
FNTSY Sports Network is the world's first-ever television network specifically targeted
towards the estimated 40 million people who play fantasy sports annually and on a daily
basis. It includes live studio programming, call-in shows, panels, celebrity and expert drafts,
reality programming and on-site commentary from sports venues, as well as short-form
programming from the experts around the country.
Fight Network can be found on channel 464 and FNTSY Sports Network is on channel 147. Both
networks are available as part of the Optimum Sports & Entertainment Pak. Fight Network
and FNTSY Sports Network are owned by Anthem Media Group Inc., a global leader in
operating targeted specialty television channels on linear, digital and mobile platforms.
"We are pleased to now offer Fight Network and FNTSY Sports Network, two high-quality
channels that add even more variety and choice to the Optimum TV sports programming
lineup," said Kevin Packingham, Cablevision's executive vice president of product
management. "Customers who are interested in combat sports are sure to enjoy the extensive
coverage available on Fight Network, and FNTSY Sports Network's around-the-clock
commentary and analysis makes it the ultimate place for fantasy sports participants to plan
their next moves."
"For years, the marketplace has been crying out for a destination channel serving fight hungry
fans and, with Fight Network, the call has been answered," said Leonard Asper, CEO of
Anthem Media Group Inc. "Fans want to watch the fights but they also want to connect with
the culture of combat sports, and we are pleased that Optimum TV customers can now
experience this with Fight Network. We are equally excited to launch FNTSY Sports Network
on Optimum TV; with the explosive growth of fantasy sports, there is an insatiable need for
information and advice from the experts and for a place that the social community of fantasy
sports players can call home. FNTSY adds an element of entertainment that provides the
fantasy sports player with an exciting way to engage with their passion."
In addition to live weigh-ins, press conferences and other breaking news, Fight Network airs
mixed martial arts events from Cage Warriors, KSW, Ultimate Challenge MMA, Championship
Fighting Alliance and M-1, kickboxing from K-1 Global, Enfusion and Final Fight Championship,
world-class boxing productions from Frank Warren, Matchroom Sport, DiBella Entertainment,
Hennessy Sports and more, plus professional wrestling events and traditional martial arts
disciplines such as amateur wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, sambo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Fight Network also produces weekly and daily news programs, including "5 Rounds" on
Mondays at 7 p.m., featuring extensive event recaps and technical breakdowns, and "Fight
News Now" on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., a look at the biggest newsmakers with analysis and
profiles of upcoming events. Fridays at 8 p.m., "Toe 2 Toe" provides in-depth interviews with
the most relevant and interesting people in the world of combat sports, from mixed martial
arts fighters to trainers to boxing legends and more.
FNTSY Sports Network covers every possible fantasy sport, from football to golf, baseball,
World Cup soccer, basketball, racing and more. It airs insightful daily live news and feature
programs, including the simulcast of SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio's "RotoExperts" with Scott
Engel and Adam Ronis weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m., followed by live studio productions of
"Game Time Decisions" with Gabriel Morency at 3 p.m. and "FNTSY Sports Today" with Laura
Diakun at 4 p.m.. Additionally, the channel recently launched "Bloomberg Sports Stats
Insights" weekdays at 6:30 p.m., focusing on predictive analytical content to reveal fantasy
projections and forecasts, as well as in-depth analysis and coverage of the day's top sports
stories that affect the fantasy sports world. FNTSY Sports Network also features short-form
content from some of the top experts in fantasy sports, providing timely up-to-the-minute
information and breaking news, as well as a permanent multi-zone fantasy sports "ticker," all
combining to provide an exciting schedule that a fantasy sports player can't do without, and
regular sports fans will not want to miss. The network's major suppliers of statistics and data
include industry leaders Stats LLC. and The Sports Network.
Optimum TV residential customers who receive Fight Network and FNTSY Sports Network as
part of their package can also watch programming from both networks at home and on the
go using the Optimum App and a WiFi connection. The Optimum App is available from the App
Store for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, Google Play for Android phones and tablets and Amazon
Marketplace for Kindle devices.
Cablevision's award-winning digital cable service, Optimum TV, offers customers access to
hundreds of channels, including more than 80 premium movie channels, 50 channels of
commercial-free digital music, tens of thousands of titles available on demand at all times,
an interactive programming guide, more than 150 high-definition channels and uniquely
valuable and relevant local content through News 12, MSG Varsity and their companion
interactive television applications. |
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